OLD-FASHIONED DINER MUGS: $8 (includes tax). Your coffee never tasted so good as when you drink from the old-style mugs available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7978.

LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Condominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, 941-720-1411.
ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please, call 941-922-0774.

FOR BABYSITTING, PETSITTING or dog walking: Call Ariel and Kayla Jennis, twin sophomores at Manatee High School. CPR and first-aid certified by the Red Cross. 941-778-1746.

ISLAND TUTORING WITH Chris Perez. 15-year-old Manatee High School freshman will tutor elementary or middle school child in math, science and English. Available 3:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday, and weekends by request. Call 941-778-2979. References on request.

KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

NAIL TECH OR massage therapist room available for rent. 941-713-5244 to view.

BOUTIQUE: CRUISEWEAR, GIFTS and more in top Holmes Beach mall. Only $20,000 plus inventory at 10 percent under cost! Longview Realty, 941-383-6112.

GREAT SITE: FORMER service station on strategic Longboat corner. Many business uses possible. $1,300,000. Longview Realty: 941-383-6112.

LIVE IN LUXURY and work at home. Florist business and sign shop attached to a 4BR pool home near beach. Buy either one of the businesses and house for $999,000. Call Longview Realty 941-383-6112. Other businesses also available.

CHECK MY HOUSE! When you're away, we stay close to home. We provide full house checking services - when and what you need - to ensure your house is secure and cared for while you are away. Call 941-928-8735, or e-mail check.my.house@verizon.net for details.

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CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. FL#RF0038118-941-778-3924 or 778-4461.

PARADISE IN COMFORT at Palm Breeze rentals in Holmes Beach. Two beautifully furnished units in a Key West-style home on a large corner lot. Each unit has 3BR/2BA, washer, dryer and fully equipped kitchen. Heated pool, bikes, grill, etc. Just bring your clothes and a toothbrush and enjoy. www.apalmbreeze.com. 941-730-5126.

HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA house, block and half from the beach, $1,200/month. 1BR/1BA apartment, 100 feet from bay, $850/month. First, last and security for each property. Includes water and trash, available Feb. 1. Call 949-813-4900.

PANARAMIC VIEWS OF Palma Sola Bay! Gorgeous 3BR/2BA condo has granite, Italian tile and plantation shutters. Too many other features to list. Priced to sell at $449,500. Contact barbfreeman@alltel.net or 859-264-8644.

STUCK IN FLORIDA? Can't sell what you own? Trade your property for one of our lakefront homes or lots in the mountains of North Georgia or Western North Carolina. Call Darin at Bender Realty 800-311-1340.